19 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists church services and dates for May through March, naming locations and reminders. Readable items mention Haw A. Mh, Wabjneon Carram, and Chalen with references to Wednesday midweek events and building or parish notices.
The report notes a near completion of the fiscal position between Moorabbinshire and Sandringham Borough amid a £6280 10 miscellaneous credit delay. It mentions Nivghton's Boor Biore in Glenferrie Road Malvern advertising shoe sales and speaks of large crowds at birth search light pictures on Saturdays at Mentone Skating Rink with over 1000 attendees. The management ensures seating and comfort for early and late patrons, praising the orchestra and film quality. Also referenced is a plan to recruit 100 from Henry Bentleigh field, with a sale by W. P. Baselam at Spm today.
A fragmentary notice reports that the Market Garders Association plans action against gardeners failing to meet weight penalties. The communication, from the Round Bouk office, signals possible prosecutions to enforce compliance and avert further difficulties.
Cheltenham Church of England service on the Harm Mission day will fund mission work across Australia. A fundraising tally notes varied contributions including pounds and shillings from multiple donors. A Win the War committee meeting discussed war saving certificates with many allocated and plans to welcome returning soldiers at a social. A Moody son of Mr and Mrs Moody was accepted for active service at just over 18.
In Mentone a large gathering at the Recreation Hall paid farewell to Corporal Jao Bilis bound for the front. Rev J Aultiven of Sydney and Rev Kee led tributes, with Rev J H Hewitt and others eulogizing the soldier. Musical items, recitations, and a prize draw highlighted the evening, attended by about fifty soldiers from the Caulfield Military Hospital and local club members.
In Mordialloc the local branch of the M Mulloc plans to begin its 1918 syllabus on the 2nd with a display by Brother Herrison and a note on land valuation figures. A variety-entertainment program is set at the Mechanics Institute each Wednesday evening, organized by Mrs Andison with Melbourne performers including Cal Gay and Ray.
The bowls club expects a closely contested finish as teams likely to meet in a pivotal playoff. Last day results included Matobas and Ghethembom A drawing, with possible Cheltenbam B advancing. Officials praised volunteers and urged donations to support club activities.
A clipped record notes Pvt Willian Thewss of Dacre Nova Handel Street Murdialloe killed near the Mediterranean while serving with Majesty s Forces. Pte Alfred, and a nod to Pte Thomas and others, with gratitude from residents to W P Fairlaw for wartime support and Gallipoli and Egypt service. The piece mentions many local names and a hoped future tournament to honor fallen soldiers and encourage community remembrance.
Mr F Grove and Mr Barnes toured Gembrook to map a proposed forest tramway from Gembrook to Beanex. An forestry department official joined the inquiry and the report will go to the Minister of Railways after a careful investigation. The Baithvale Yacht Association meets tonight at the Methodist School Hall for important business. An advertisement promotes Mr I Strooga Aspendale Stores groceries produce horse feed and delivery. Dave White will auction a 452 150 building allotment near the railway station at Mdiihyale Road.
At the Chelsea Fire Station a gathering called Truss meets Monday night at 7:46. Mabel Tallaferto introduces a film titled The Awe of Love as the recreation program's planned activity for the evening.
Local residents and a deputation spoke to the Water Commission about a proposed drainage project south of the area near Ke Hace Woh. Costs cited reach 61250 with 40 expenditory items, while opposing and supporting factions urged a fair process before any final decision.
A Hed Organ bazaar will be opened by the eof Coalfield at 1 pm on a February date. A social event with music is planned, featuring Mrs A delivering an address and a display of efforts tied to a forthcoming larger project at an early date. The gathering will be held at Salta Towhoma.
The Chelsea Progress Association held its monthly meeting Saturday in the Public Flat with President J J Smith in the chair. Correspondence from Palo about a telephone installation was discussed, along with local finances, board price reductions, and a call to keep the Hermit's Howes reserve orderly for public use. the balance sheet showed a healthier year but notes on attendance and vigilance committees were raised.
Moorabbin on belay in hall. Parsuas years past sea light by acetylene gas has kept voyage poor during months. The Hines not extend to Shire hall. Apne of the boundary presented to the original order in Jeanelt Me By Snowball was asked to influence to extend and has succeeded. A jumble fair for the fatrintic league at the aire hall on the 24 lael with welcomable items and proceeds.
Fragmented OCR yields a war era fragment describing burial and grim scenes. The narrator mourns a fallen cadet amid trench warfare with garbled, archaic phrasing, referencing burial at a berry academy site and a scene of comrades struggling, sorrow, and memory.
Fragmented text notes changes at a barter or exchange event. Mentions Chylteur ham Rixchangs gains and losses over recent weeks. References to campaigns, public figures, and economic debates with uncertain details and garbled names.
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